WHY MATHEMATICS IS ONE OF THE SCIENCES Q:Curt –“But, but Math isn’t Science!”–

WHY MATHEMATICS IS ONE OF THE SCIENCES
Q:Curt –“But, but Math isn’t Science!”—

Technically speaking, mathematics falls into the category of formal sciences. The three are Formal (Logic), Physical, and Social(Behavioral). (look it up). In my work I add Evolutionary in order to disambiguate before(physical), during(Social), and after(Evolutionary) states. But that is a matter of epistemic utility, not necessity.

Your understanding of the definition of ‘science’ is probably a source of error.

The Criteria for a Science is:

1. Systematic Inquiry: All sciences employ structured methods to investigate their subject matter, whether through formal proofs, empirical experiments, or statistical analysis.
2. Evidence-Based: Conclusions are grounded in observable or verifiable evidence, whether that evidence is logical (formal), physical (empirical), or behavioral (social).
3. Objectivity: Sciences aim for impartiality, minimizing bias through standardized methods, peer review, and replicability (where applicable).
4. Testability/Falsifiability: Scientific claims are subject to testing or scrutiny, allowing for revision or refutation based on new evidence or reasoning.
5. Generalizability: Sciences seek to identify patterns, laws, or principles that apply beyond specific cases, whether universal (physical), abstract (formal), or probabilistic (social).

Note that in my work I emphasize testifiability because all the other criteria are reducible to the dimensions necessary to produce testifiable testimony.

As such, science emerged in the west, because it emerged out of our law, and our law has been dependent upon testifiability since we were horse raiders on the Steppe.

Cheers
CD